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What did you do to your Z this week?
- Thread starter jonbills
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Farmer42
Club Member
Gave mine a mini-service yesterday. Changed the oil and filter, dizzy cap and rotor arm. Checked the rest of the engine bay and glad I did. Noticed that the pulley wheel on the power steering adjuster pulley was wobbling which probably accounted for the squealing belt on start up. Turns out that the nut holding the wheel on had worked loose but on closer examination, the thread had stripped on the spindle. Was really lucky that it didn't fall apart whilst driving otherwise I could have had some steering issues & it could have gotten a little hairy not to mention I would have lost the pulley wheel which are not easy to come by..
Took it all apart and re-cut the thread then found I didn't have a nut to fit so in the end I used a smaller threaded nut, drilled it out and re-tapped the correct thread in it. Worked a treat. Will hopefully be fitting my new FRP front spoiler next weekend.
Took it all apart and re-cut the thread then found I didn't have a nut to fit so in the end I used a smaller threaded nut, drilled it out and re-tapped the correct thread in it. Worked a treat. Will hopefully be fitting my new FRP front spoiler next weekend.
Huw
Club Member
AWSOME
uk66fastback
Club Member
Got the cover off and a few bits out of storage to start actually doing some work on the thing ...
Have been sorting the garage out - moving the Datsun banner etc ... important stuff!
240L31
Club Member
Aaand I tested another new exciting part (which I am a bit proud of tbh): Plug&Play SU throttle cable conversion kit. Doesn't require any modification to the car at all (ball type connector to throttle pedal, custom made clamp lever attaches to throttle shaft, bowden tube holder plate attaches to balance bar). It also maintains the original fast throttle adjustment screw for setting up the carbs (replaces the original plate).
I used Teflon lined bowden tube and high end cables for minimal friction. I had all parts laser cut, machined them afterwards and had everything yellow zinc coated to match the rest of the car. I'd say it looks pretty OE.
Even though my throttle linkage was in perfectly fine condition before, the difference is unbelievable (to me at least). Drivability has improved incredibly. Heel&Toeing is so much more rewarding now and there's no more jerky stop and go traffic pedal control.
I used Teflon lined bowden tube and high end cables for minimal friction. I had all parts laser cut, machined them afterwards and had everything yellow zinc coated to match the rest of the car. I'd say it looks pretty OE.
Even though my throttle linkage was in perfectly fine condition before, the difference is unbelievable (to me at least). Drivability has improved incredibly. Heel&Toeing is so much more rewarding now and there's no more jerky stop and go traffic pedal control.
datsfun
Club Member
Even though my throttle linkage was in perfectly fine condition before, the difference is unbelievable (to me at least). Drivability has improved incredibly. Heel&Toeing is so much more rewarding now and there's no more jerky stop and go traffic pedal control.
Congratulations. That is a very well executed upgrade
The throttle feel is so much better with cable for sure, I can say its never going back to rod linkage
uk66fastback
Club Member
How many still in the stable John, I lose count!
uk66fastback
Club Member
Amazingly, I’ve been out there in the garage doing a bit this week. The starter motor looked as though it had never seen any attention so I thought I’d clean up the contacts a bit.
I’ve fitted the rad now with new hoses and also a new hose from the water pump to the heater. I’m blocking off the pipes just after the heater as I’ve dispensed with the water-heated intake on the other side of the block.
I’ve fitted the rad now with new hoses and also a new hose from the water pump to the heater. I’m blocking off the pipes just after the heater as I’ve dispensed with the water-heated intake on the other side of the block.
Sounds like the gimbal is steam powered
tyroguru
Club Member
Which gimbal do you have Gary?
I've just had to google 'gimbal'. Got to nearly 69 without ever hearing about one.
Paul_S
Club Member
I was first made aware of them watching Scrapheap Challenge. I miss that show!
Some of our restorations are a good alternative.
richiep
Club Member
You've got your bonnet roundel where I'm planning to have one on Dixie. Great minds think alike obviously!!
